Olive Oil Is Not an Interest

Cannot stress how much of an advantage it is to be a normal, well adjusted, applicant for banking roles. I reviewed a resume that listed “olive oil” as an interest. That is not an interest. It’s been hours and I cannot stop thinking about it. There will not be an interview.

A banking recruiter reviews a resume and sees “olive oil” listed as an interest. The absurdly specific hobby makes them obsess over it and reject the applicant, joking about how being normal and well-adjusted is a major advantage in banking recruitment. EN: A banking recruiter reviews a resume and sees “olive oil” listed as an interest. The absurdly specific hobby makes them obsess over it and reject the applicant, joking about how being normal and well-adjusted is a major advantage in banking recruitment.

• @antichirst / 21565 2026-01-28